Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max
#8 in CordlessFull review
An all-in-one cleaner for large in-ground pools that need both skimming and deep cleaning. It is heavy to lift, but one robot replaces a separate skimmer.
Aiper $1,699.99$1,699.99
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max rates 4.1 among cordless robotic pool cleaners; the Hayward TigerShark QC rates 3.0 among corded ones. The Hayward TigerShark QC costs $210.99 less ($1,489 vs $1,699.99).
Hayward TigerShark QC
#34 in CordedFull review
The TigerShark with a quick 90-minute cycle, worth the small premium for most buyers.
Leslie's $1,489 Walmart $1,489 ePoolSupply $1,489$1,489
Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (cordless and corded), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | Hayward TigerShark QC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 17 $1,700 | 23 $1,489 |
| Cleaning 25% | 100 Floor, walls, waterline and surface | 85 Floor, walls and waterline |
| Navigation 15% | 75 Ultrasonic | 35 Programmed pattern |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 100 pools up to 3,230 sq ft | 56 pools up to 40 ft long (about 800 sq ft) |
| Features 10% | 100 2 of 2 | 50 too few features published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max | Hayward TigerShark QC | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 3,230 sq ft (300 m²), 100 ft long | Up to 40 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground |
| Surfaces | Concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, stone | Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, pebble |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls, waterline and surface | Floor, walls and waterline |
| Surface skimming | Yes | No |
| Filter | Top-load 5 L basket; swappable coarse mesh and ultra-fine filter, 3 µm | Cartridge filter |
| Filter capacity | 5 L | - |
| Water flow | 8,500 gal/h | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Cordless (battery) | Corded, 55 ft cable |
| Run time | Up to 12 h | Longest cycle 4 h |
| Charge time | 4 h | - |
| Charging | Wireless/inductive | - |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Ultrasonic | Programmed pattern |
| App | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | - |
| Retrieval | Surfaces and parks at the pool edge, then notifies the app | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 33.1 lb (15 kg) | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |